Food suppliers - business or individuals who provide raw material and ingredients for food service and establishments
trade shows - a gathering of food suppliers, foodservice establishment, training centers, and other types of institutions related to food and beverages services
morphfromtimetotime- to keep up with the demand of the guests
chefs, cooks, andotherfoodserviceestablishment -information about trends, local and international, may be obtained from experienced and renownedchefs and cooks.
chefscooksandotherfoodserviceestablishments - they can provide facts on what is sought after by guests based on their personal experience or by information shared with them by fellow chef or cook.
product suppliers - they can tell you information about he most saleable items and the like.
generalandtrademediaincludingprintandelectronic - reading the newspaper regularly and business magazines may equip you with information based on data and statistics.
food andbeveragereference books - a more traditional way to look for information is to read on books.
information in books may look general, but this information may help you develop new ideas that ay tailored to fit in the current demand
recipesandmenu - to create new and unique products, you my refer to existing ones that can be found in recipes and menus. it is always good to go back to the basics and add a twists.
internet - the internet is the most reliable source of information. The internet can provide you a vast array of information from products to services, to data and statistics, and even historical data.
trade shows and exhibitions - attending to trade shows such as WorldFoodExpo ( WOFBEX) and ManilaFood and BeverageExpo (MAFBEX). Can be very beneficial for you and for the establishment you are part of.
trade shows and exhibitions - showcase unique products form various suppliers both local and international.
food and cooking demonstrations - may equip one with the new techniques and latestinnovations in food and beverages preparation.
globalization - the interactions and integration of different countries to promote international trade and investments
glocalization - result of the combination of globalization and localization ; the process of making globally developed and distributed product and services to suit the demand of the user of consumer in the local market
you should have broad and detailed knowledge of food and beverages service
appetizers - small bite-sized food items that are served to increase appetite.
appetizers may include hors d' oeuvres , canapes, savories, antipasto, and finger foods.
soups - traditional course included in the menu.
soups are most served hot but there are some that served cold
soups can either be thin or thick
thick soups are the cream-based soups
thin soups include clear soups and broth
meat refers to red at like beef, lam, veal, goat, and pork
poultry refers to white meat like chicken, turkey, squab, pheasant, duck, and goose.
fish may be either flat fish or round fish
seafood includes shellfish such as, shrimp, mollusk such as clams, and oysters
desserts - sweet treats served at the end.
desserts can be hot or cold and can be accompanied with sauce.
snack - light meals best served for guests who are in hurry or choose not to eat heavy meal
snacks can be easily taken out or served on-the-go
snack may hot chips and wedges, croissants, and sandwiches rolls
fruit - usually served for in-room dining during breakfast.
fruit option may include fresh fruits, fruits salad served with or without cream, canned fruits, and dried fruits
salads can be an appetizer salad and main course
servibg of an appetizer salad is smaller than that of main course salad
a main course salad has generous serving with protein rich ingredients such as chicken fillets or a seafood
dressing is also applied to some salad
wines these are served to complement luch or dinner
wines are naturally made from fermented juice extracted from grapes
spirits are popular drinks in many establishments and have 5 basic spirit whisky , rum , gin , vodka , and branddy
whiskey produced from grains such as barley, rye, maize, and cereal